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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Training for Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Gichin cut off that made his father angry?
(a) Braid.
(b) Topknot.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Clothes.

2. Who praised Gichin for understanding the true spirit of karate?
(a) Azato.
(b) Itosu.
(c) Neeri.
(d) Yamuchi.

3. What did Gichin have to learn because of his social class?
(a) Four Chinese Classics and Seven Chinese Classics of Confucian tradition.
(b) Four Chinese Classics and Five Chinese Classics of Confucian tradition.
(c) Eight Chinese Classics and Five Chinese Classics of Confucian tradition.
(d) Eight Chinese Classics and Five Chinese Classics of Confucian tradition.

4. Within how many years did karate men from Okinawa introduce and teach the art?
(a) 20.
(b) 15.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

5. The goal of karate and all the martial arts was what?
(a) Love.
(b) Winning.
(c) Speed.
(d) Emptiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gichin Funakoshi is a karate master and scholar of what kind of classics?

2. Why did Gichin practice a martial art with Azato secretly?

3. Conflict developed between the coastal village of Motobe and the hamlet of what?

4. On their way back from the viewing party to what city/town did Gichin and Itosu's group find themselves under attack?

5. What happened to Gichin after his hand wrestling bouts?

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